Consumer Tip
| Avoiding Credit Scams Although most lenders are owned and operated by legitimate professionals, there are fraudulent loan brokers and credit companies that misrepresent the availability of credit and credit terms in order to cheat individuals out of money. |
| Learn More |
| How do I stop unwanted telemarketing phone calls? |
| The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. |
| Contact Information |
Albany County Phone: (518) 447-7581 |
Thomas Fitzpatrick,
Commissioner
Consumer Affairs Programs and Services
Welcome!
Use your down arrow or the scroll bar to read the list and summaries of what we do. Click on a title for more information.
| Commodities Inspections |
| The Department of Consumer Affairs conducts commodities inspections to ensure that all eligible stores adhere to NYS Agriculture and Markets Law. Goods for sale are inspected to ensure that they meet advertised weight. Failure to comply with the law may result in fines. A current list of inspection violations is available online. |
| Fee Schedule |
List of fees charged for inspections. |
| Octane Testing |
| The Department of Consumer Affairs conducts octane testing to ensure that every gasoline pump and gas station in Albany County adheres to all local laws and to the NYS Clean Air Act. The most recent testing results are available online. |
| Pumps and Scales |
| The Albany County Department of Consumer Affairs certifies the accuracy of all commercial scales in Albany County. Gasoline pumps are tested to ensure that they accurately dispense the amount of gasoline reflected by selling price. Scales are inspected to ensure that products sold by weight are accurately measured. |
Tip of the Month
| Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, ('Check 21') |
A new federal law effective October 28, 2004 means that you will no longer receive your original paper checks back from your bank with your monthly statement. Learn More » |
